Canary Damsel (Similiparma lurida)

Also known as Blue Damselfish, Bluefin Damselfish, Canary Damselfish, Cape Verde Gregory, Sergeant, Sergeant Major

Description

Also known as Blue Damselfish, Bluefin Damselfish, Canary Damselfish, Cape Verde Gregory, Sergeant, Sergeant Major.

Found over sandy areas of rocky inshore reefs.
They feed on algae and benthic invertebrates.
Juveniles found in tidepools.
Length - 15cm
Depth - 0-25m
Widespread Eastern Atlantic

Damselfish are egg layers.
First they clear a site ready for a nest, then engage in a mating dance with rapid swimming and fin movements, during this time the males will often turn a shade or two darker and may display white blotches. Spawning occurs at dawn. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/11820

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